The Vermilion County Conservation District will host an “Illinois RiverWatch Network” training workshop on Saturday, March 19, 9 am – 4 pm at the Kennekuk Environmental Education Center, Kennekuk County Park.
The workshop is offered by The National Great Rivers Research and Education Center (NGRREC) will train and certify participants as citizen scientists to monitor and protect a local stream. The Illinois RiverWatch Network is a statewide, non-profit, volunteer stream monitoring program. Upon completing training, volunteers adopt a stream site and examine indicators of water quality like stream habitat and the diversity of species such as dragonfly nymphs, beetle larva, midges, and snails.
Citizen scientists play an important role in helping identify potentially degraded waters and areas that may need better protection. The registration fee is $50 for adults. Children (17 and under) may attend but must be accompanied by a parent/guardian who is registered for the workshop. For questions, contact Hannah at 618-468-2781 or email riverwatch@lc.edu.
Registration website: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ej0tpwqj89c86175&llr=wx7o69dab
